Kolkata, Oct 6 – West Bengal’s chief minister, Mamata Banerjee, slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday for what she says is politicising a natural disaster that has hit North Bengal after heavy rains and landslides.
Banerjee told reporters that it is “unfortunate and deeply concerning” that Modi would jump into the news while towns and villages are still dealing with flooding and after‑shocks. She said local police and the state administration are busy with rescue and relief, yet BJP leaders came to the area with a large convoy, protected by central forces, without informing the local authorities.
“The state government, the police and the Trinamool Congress can’t be blamed for the disaster,” Banerjee said. She added that Modi’s earlier criticism of her government over an attack on a BJP MP and a party legislator was unwarranted.
She accused Modi of basing his accusations on no evidence or official investigation. “In a democracy, the law must keep its own pace. A tweet or a loud voice can’t replace due process,” she said.
Banerjee pointed out that the incident happened in a constituency that elected a BJP lawmaker in 2021, yet Modi still blamed the Trinamool Congress for what he called “strongmanship.” She said such sweeping claims are “immature” and unfit for a top office holder.
The chief minister also questioned Modi’s sudden focus on Bengal after visiting Manipur amid ethnic tensions. “That?—not empathy, just political theatre. This is a time for help, not partisanship,” she warned.
She warned the BJP is trying to split the state into a North‑Bengal versus South‑Bengal story before next year’s assembly elections. “Listen to the elected state government, not just your party,” Banerjee urged.
Her message is clear: let’s put politics aside and focus on helping people most in need during the crisis.
Source: ianslive
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